Travel Surgical Tech in Urbana, IL

Gain exposure to a broad range of surgical cases, including orthopedic procedures, while contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Assist primarily with orthopedic surgeries , including suctioning, tying, camera holding, and retracting; perform closure of all layers of skin.

Job ID: 901106
Job Title

Surgical Assistant - Operating Room
Location

Urbana, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Function as an assistant to the surgeon and, when required, as first or second surgical technician or second circulator under direct RN supervision
• Apply principles of asepsis to maintain a sterile environment and demonstrate competency in technical and psychomotor skills throughout surgical procedures
• Assist primarily with orthopedic surgeries, including suctioning, tying, camera holding, and retracting; perform closure of all layers of skin
• Perform scrubbing duties, including participation in educational sessions for medical students, residents, and other students
• Collaborate with surgeons and the OR team to ensure required trays, instrumentation, and supplies are prepared for each procedure
• Assist with room turnover, supply ordering, inventory control, patient positioning, and supply chain management as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) credential through the NBSTSA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• IDPH Fingerprinting required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential through the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Experience assisting with orthopedic surgical procedures
• Familiarity with closure techniques across all layers of skin

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work as a key member of a collaborative perioperative team in a dynamic surgical environment
• Gain exposure to a broad range of surgical cases, including orthopedic procedures, while contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives